Free distribution of Braille Kits

Every blind child irrespective of whether he/she is studying in special school or IE program must have access to a braille kit. A Braille kit contains basic educational devices needed by blind students for learning braille, arithmetic, geometry, etc. The cost of a Braille kit is Rs.1,365/- (Including 5% GST). NAB distributes Braille kits every year to students studying in schools for the blind and IE program in U.P.

Multi-Disabled Visually Impaired Children

The additional disabilities MDVI children possess along with visual impairment are mental retardation, hearing impairment, autism, hyper activity, cerebral palsy etc. Itinerant teachers train these children in developmental areas like motor skills, communication, sensory skills, concept formation, activities of daily living, orientation and mobility, functional academics, pre-vocational skills, social skills, community-based instructions etc. Parents' meetings, picnics, outings, social gatherings, festival celebration, camps etc., are a regular feature in this program. NAB operates 4 units of home based program catering to 30 MDVI students. Cost of education of one MDVI child is Rs. 30,000/- per year.

Human Resource Development Programs

Primarily aimed at community participation in IE Programs, the Department conducts short-term training programs for parents, volunteers and itinerant and regular teachers, throughout Uttar Pradesh. Integrated Camps are also organized at various locations to provide blind and sighted children the opportunity to come together and learn from each other. Similarly, special skills enrichment camps for visually challenged children are organized during vacations, to give them rigorous and intensive training in plus curriculum.

Professional staff of the Department participates in various seminars, workshops, training programs etc., in consultative capacity.

Sale of Aids and Equipment

The Department stocks basic assistive devices used by the visually challenged in education, mobility, recreation etc. These items purchased from various manufacturers are made available to individuals and organizations, at cost.

In Conclusion

There isn’t a single aspect concerning education of the blind that NAB U.P hasn’t touched. In fact, many of the prevailing practices in the fields of other disabilities have their origins in the ideas generated by NAB U.P, in the sphere of education of the visually impaired. Our mission is to ensure that every blind or low vision child has access to formal education in an appropriate environment and is provided all the support services necessary for academic excellence and all round development.